Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

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About Martin Macdonald

Martin has been a passionate football fan since a young age. Initially interested in Scottish and English football, he eventually became a Spanish football expert while compiling match reports and doing live text commentaries on La Liga fixtures, particularly in the era of dominance from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Like every football fan of a certain vintage, he has a soft spot for the glory days of Serie A, too.

In addition to his duties with FootballTransfers, Martin continues to write content for MovieMeter and has conducted cast interviews and attended press screenings of new releases, alongside his writing.

He also works in operations with RealTimes Network so contributes to the business across numerous platforms.

Area of Expertise

Over the course of his 15-year career, Martin developed an expansive skillset and has written thousands upon thousands of articles for a variety of media publishers. These range from interviews, to straight news stories, to features, to lists, to live text commentaries.

Experience in the field

Starting at GOAL and Perform Media before moving to RealTimes, Martin was formerly the Chief Editor of MovieMeter.com and has also written for FightFans, GPFans and MSN, in addition to FootballTransfers.

Editorial approach

While it may have been in the case historically that getting something out before anyone is the most important aspect of journalism, Martin believes in getting the facts right and researching to provide in-depth content to our readers.

Profile last updated: 20 April 2026

Articles from Martin Macdonald

Nico Gonzalez, Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
  • 4 Oct 2021

Who is Nico Gonzalez? - Barcelona midfielder wanted by Man City

Solskjaer promises Van de Beek will become ‘massively important’ to Man Utd
  • 4 Oct 2021

Everton confirm previous approach for Van de Beek

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? Fiorentina’s Serbian striker interesting Arsenal
  • 4 Oct 2021

Man City and Liverpool target Vlahovic starting to irritate Fiorentina

Neymar warms up ahead of PSG's Ligue match against Reims
  • 4 Oct 2021

Neymar labelled a 'spoilt brat' after PSG's surprise defeat

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United, 2020/21
  • 4 Oct 2021

Solskjaer receives Man Utd backing after disappointing Everton result

Koeman wants Barcelona changes: Our only signing was Dest!
  • 2 Oct 2021

Koeman given time by Laporta after two key phone calls

Timo Werner, Chelsea v Southampton
  • 2 Oct 2021

Hero today, gone tomorrow? Why Werner's winner will not save his Chelsea season

Haaland, Mbappe
  • 2 Oct 2021

How PSG could line up if Haaland replaces Mbappe

Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe
  • 2 Oct 2021

Benzema: It is a matter of time before Mbappe joins Real Madrid

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku
  • 2 Oct 2021

Tuchel defends Chelsea's use of Lukaku after Conte criticism

Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Liverpool, Man City
  • 23 May 2023

Klopp v Guardiola head-to-head: Who has the most wins?

Real Madrid transfer target Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG in Ligue 1, 2020/21
  • 1 Oct 2021

Why Real Madrid are in good financial shape to sign Kylian Mbappe

Noussair Mazraoui, Ajax
  • 30 Sep 2021

Barca eye up Ajax star for 2022 Bosman move

Luis Enrique has been linked with a return to Barcelona
  • 30 Sep 2021

Luis Enrique has no intention of returning to Barcelona

Kalvin Phillips, Leeds Utd
  • 30 Sep 2021

Kalvin Phillips: What clubs will fight Man Utd for Leeds star?

Man Utd striker Edinson Cavani
  • 30 Sep 2021

Real Madrid enter Cavani race - what this means for Barca and Man Utd

Ronald Koeman to remain as Barcelona boss after talks with Joan Laporta
  • 30 Sep 2021

Barcelona star says Koeman MUST STAY after Benfica humiliation

Should Manchester United sell Diogo Dalot to Milan?
  • 29 Sep 2021

The crazy lengths Dalot went to keep his Man Utd dream alive

‘I’m open for everything’ – Leno coy on Arsenal future
  • 29 Sep 2021

Leno hints at Arsenal exit: No reason for Arteta to drop me!

Dele Alli, Tottenham v Wolves, 2021-22
  • 29 Sep 2021

What next for fallen star Dele Alli?